Can anyone tell me if the cleaning chemical Buckeye Revelation if used in concentrated form (diluted with water) will pose an immediate threat to outdoor plants. We are looking for chemicals to clean our building exterior porcelain cladding, and this is one chemical being recommended by our vendor. Material safety Data Sheet for this product lists it as: Buckeye Revelation Code: 5032 Product identification Number: UN 1760
Well, I'm not certain if this forum is the right place to ask, but perhaps someone can be more definitive than me. My thoughts on the surface: Depending on the dilution and total application of the chemical, there might be some long-term effect on soil pH, since one MSDS data sheet says for disposal (prior to sending it to santiary sewer or sanitary landfill subject to local, state and federal laws) to "Dilute with water and adjust pH with acid to a pH below 9.0" suggesting that this product is a fairly strong base. Most plants do not like basic soils. Also, there might be some short-term effects, depending on the types of plants - the MSDS I've read warns of "defatting of skin tissue", suggesting the product emulsifies oils and fats - for many plants, this would also be a problem if the product was applied to the foliage. My gut feeling: Call the product manufacturer for a definitive answer. This chemical may not be approved for this purpose, depending on your local, regional or federal regulations or on the say-so of the product manufacturer. (I wasn't able to find any relevant web sites doing a search for the product name along with "exterior" or "porcelain", which is another hint to call the manufacturer).
